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Coffee in hand, Woodbridge? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What police are reporting about this week's crimes in Woodbridge
  • What police say happened inside a Woodbridge Food Lion last week
  • Which Woodbridge schools will field full football and fall sports teams?

Also on today's calendar: Yard Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police Blotter: Sexual Assault, Shooting Reported (potomaclocal.com) — Recent Prince William County police reports include a shooting on Flotilla Way in Woodbridge that left a man grazed by a bullet and a separate gun-brandishing incident at a Richmond Highway oil change shop. The blotter also details a Manassas sexual assault, robberies, and shots-fired cases in Nokesville and Dumfries, with descriptions and charges where suspects are identified.
   

• Police Arrest Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Food Lion Employee In Woodbridge (patch.com) — Police say a 41-year-old Woodbridge man was arrested after a reported sexual assault on an employee inside the Food Lion on Dillingham Square last week. Officers initially couldn't find the suspect but later charged him with sexual battery and assault and battery; he was released on secured bond while a court date is pending.
   

• Two Prince William area high schools fielding three football teams (insidenova.com) — Woodbridge-area families can expect full varsity and JV football at Woodbridge and Freedom-Woodbridge this fall, though only some schools will field freshman teams. The article breaks down which Prince William high schools will offer football, field hockey, cheer, volleyball, and girls flag football, highlighting where Woodbridge programs are available or missing.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The mischievous man made it home!!
    I'm so happy thank you everyone for your kind words and advice (Nextdoor Dale Blvd)
  • LOST DOG!
    We found this female dog in the neabasco ES playground. She is following us. Near cloverdale and Carlsbad rd REUNITED!!! Yay!!! (Nextdoor Cloverdale - Cherrydale)
  • Coleman Worldwide Moving posted a job opening for Helper / Packer / Mover in Woodbridge. Apply here.
  • Gold's Gym posted a job opening for Housekeeping Associate in Woodbridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodbridge here.

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  • Fairfax County Juries Convict 2 Men Of Murder In 2025 Parking Lot Shooting (patch.com)

Ok Woodbridge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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